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Family Room
215 square feet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Comfort Double Room (Large)
161 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room
118 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Double Room
108 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room
86 square feet
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near Piccadilly Circus

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk

A stay at The California places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from London Eye and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Big Ben.

Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a vending machine.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The California features a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This London hotel also offers a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

The California has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Children's games
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 60
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Hindi
  • Romanian
  • Urdu

Room Amenities

The California offers 60 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Online penalty collection

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • California Hotel London
  • California London
  • The California London, England
  • The California London
  • The California Hotel
  • The California London
  • The California Hotel London

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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